There are a variety of hinged tonneau covers on the market today. You can choose from a more expensive fiberglass lid to a much less expensive soft truck bed cover. There is quite a difference in the price span of the two.

Gaylord's hard fiberglass covers offer the TL series, the X2000 and the unique butterfly tonneau. The butterfly lid is split down the center of the truck bed and opens from each side of the truck. This would make a great work truck cover because it allows you half of the truck bed at a time. All the Gaylord's covers are painted to match the paint code you choose. These lids are of great quality but are not very cheap.

Another hard truck bed cover that comes in at a much lower price than the fibreglass lids is the Undercover tonneau. This cover is a solid lid made from ABS polymer which is very durable and very strong due to its design. A very popular lid that has a lot to offer. Because it is lightweight and its quick release hardware, it is easily removed and put back on, unlike the much heavier fiberglass lids. With its much lower price tag, durability and strength it is definitely worth taking a look at.

If you are looking at a real economical hinged tonneau then the soft covers are the way to go. They keep the heavy weather off your cargo, they allow you easy access to your truck bed and help conserve fuel. They are very lightweight and affordable.

Lund makes a soft hinged cover that is easy to install and easy on the pocket book. It easily opens and closes with the aid of two shocks. Very lightweight.

Extang also manufactures a hinged truck bed cover called the FullTilt. Again this cover allows quick easy access to your truck bed and can be removed quite easily. You can also roll this cover up to haul larger items. You have a choice of snap or a special peel and seal enclosure.

Hinged tonneau covers are made to give you quick easy access to your cargo area. The type you pick can depend on how deep your pockets are and your particular taste. From the smooth look of the painted Gaylord's fibreglass lids to the more affordable Undercover which has its own uniqueness all the way to the very affordable soft hinged covers.